Distance Learning with MACS

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Brand, O., Zitterbart, M. & Sturzebecher, D. (1999). Distance Learning with MACS. In B. Collis & R. Oliver (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 1999 (pp. 1278-1279). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 1999
1999
  Betty Collis & Ron Oliver
AACE

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O. Brand, M. Zitterbart, D. Sturzebecher, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany

Abstract

Distance learning is a fast developing field with many different aspects to it. One commonly accepted differentiation is between the synchronous and the asynchronous aspects of distance learning. The synchronous aspect refers to learning scenarios such as study groups or class rooms. Asynchronous teaching is mainly represented by exercises (Zitterbart et al. 98). To provide a complete environment for distance learning it is necessary to consider both aspects. Asynchronous learning has been investigated to a great extend and many, mostly WWW based systems have been devised to support it. Synchronous learning in this respect is still less developed. There are a number of systems available, but these do not completely cover the needs of synchronous learning, as many underlying topics are still open to research. The Modular Advanced Collaboration System (MACS) developed at the Institute of Operating Systems and Computer Networks (IBR) of the Technical University of Braunschweig aims at providing a flexible, scalable and easy to use system for synchronous distance learning. New ways of visualizing interactions among learners and teacher provide network-based learning that is similar to real life scenarios. Asynchronous aspects of distance learning are covered by the WWW-based learning environment Tele online/offline Learning (To/oL) also developed at IBR (IBR 98).

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• Collaboration

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